Idaho lawmakers condemn the violence in Washington

WASHINGTON — Idaho lawmakers have voiced concerns about the storming of congressional chambers and disrupting the Electoral College certification process.

In a post made by Gov. Brad Little, he condemns violence as inexcusable and stated that Idahoans uphold the tenets of the First Amendment, but what is taking place in Washington is not peaceful.

“Idahoans stand up for law enforcement and respect the rule of law. I am praying for safety of those at the U.S. Capitol and for order to be restored immediately.” Little said.

In a post by U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), he stated, “We have a constitutional right to peaceful protests but the clashes with police and destruction of property must stop now. We can disagree in a better way.”

U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) officially objected to the Electoral College’s certification and even released a video explaining why he will object. However, Fulcher has opposed the events at the Capital.

“I will always respect our citizens' First Amendment rights — and the rule of law. The violence seen today, and this past summer, is unacceptable. It does not move us closer to solutions.” Fulcher stated.

“This nonsense and violence needs to stop now,” said U.S. Sen. Jim Risch.

U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo believes that the perpetrators need to be prosecuted and peace restored and reiterated similar sentiments that other Idaho lawmakers have said.

“The violence we are seeing at the Capitol is wholly unacceptable. It must be stopped immediately and all perpetrators prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. God bless the Capitol Police, National Guard and other law enforcement on the scene here and at other sites.”

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) on social media said, “What is unfolding is unacceptable and un-American. It has got to stop.”